Nigel, as someone from Northern Ireland, I loved this VLOG. How you picked out unique, compelling compositions and images from a place where thousands have been before you was amazing, a true credit. To be honest, there was also a really emotional side at 16:30 mins where you take about the 'disaster', I could see in your eyes that something was not good, then you said how you were ill on this trip and had to cut it short. To be honest, Nigel, one of the things that makes you so distinctive is your humanity: 'it doesn't get better than this' exuberance; talking abut what went wrong and your 'fails' and all in between. Many thanks for all that you give to the photographic community. Hopefully, I can join you on one of your workshops.
"It's cold and very windy". Hey, that's our summer you're talking about! 😂 If you get a chance to come over again make sure to stop at Ballintoy harbour and church, amazing spot.
This video was absolutely stunning, Nigel. I love that you took the extra time to walk through setups and settings used for certain shots. That will definitely help me with my own photography in the future.
Those pictures you have printed are so fantastic and adorable. The moment you have showed us the scenery at 14:08 I felt so happy for you. Congrats and thank you for sharing!
My arms hair just raised at 14:20. Man, what a view! I just felt like I was back the the Andes again, looking down at the bottom of the valley from almost 4km above. That feeling is outstanding, is inexplicably unsettling and powerful. Beautiful work, Nigel! ❤️ from Brazil
There's one thing you touch on, but don't underline: timing when to be there relative to the tide. When the tide is coming up, you can have these waves, when it is receding, and around the peak, there is less agitation in the water, at least into the coast line's direction.
I am usually annoyed by people overanalysing composition, and then getting into irrelevant details. But you are actually right, you're attention to details is very nice to see.
Hi Nigel, I never youtube comment (well until now!) but just wanted to say how much your enthusiasm and excitement for photography come across, and was especially noticable in this vid. It had inspired me to look far more positively at weather/light conditions as chances to take photos. Thanks for your efforts, and brilliant vids. Also thanks for introducing me to James Popys - i'm really enjoying his channel too.
Nice one Nigel, remember there's a lot more of Ireland to see, all along the wild altantic way, the Burren and closer to home for me the copper Coast....hope you enjoyed your time here and sorry to hear it was cut short because of illness. Come back soon!
Hi Nigel - I don't know if you'll ever see this but I wanted to say thank you. Your videos, although certainly helpful for photography, have a greater message. You've shown us how beautiful the world can be when you look at it through your eyes. I play these videos in the background even when I'm not paying attention to them, they have such a calming effect.
Nigel, wonderful presentation. I like the way you "tell it the way it is". I start taking pictures, about an hour before sunrise. I find dawn the best part of the day. I usually know where I am going the day before. I do study weather a lot. Humidity, wind speed, cloud cover. exact sunrise and dew point are very important. I usually can quickly change my destination by the look of the sky before sunrise. First above all, I check my phone. Next I have a spare battery for each of my cameras. In North Dakota the temps can get to 40 below F. Camera batteries don't last long in that cold. Going back to the same spot several times usually helps me. It takes me several visits to see what I missed the first visits. I constantly change angles. I do a lot of pictures into the sun. It is a challenge but worth it. Most important, I love mornings. I think you do too. I am excited every morning. I love stormy weather. I often tell people that I follow the sun. Again, thanks for the presentation.
You made this beautiful intro with an immense cinematic look. Dynamic scenes with such depth. And then IMMEDIATELY after it cuts to you waddling up into frame telling us how you forgot your hat lol your videos are a blessing and I look forward to binging them every time I need a photography fix. Thank you for the work you put in (:
Nigel, great shots. I have to be honest as I'm not a fan of the trend(?) of smoothing out the water. Obviously it's very subjective and it is popular for a reason, but I love the power and beauty of water both at the seaside and inland rivers, streams and waterfalls. For me, smoothing it out takes the life out of it and I much prefer the images where you can see a glistening spec of light coming off a drop of water or a rock about to be smothered. I loved the images at 12:24 and 15:20 where you can see drama in the former, and the froth and light in the latter. It's all personal, and as always, your tips on composition and timing work for all tastes. I'll do 1/2 or faster and others will chose :30 or slower. The beauty of photography! Thank you.
I like these videos where you explain you are thought process from setting up through taking the shot and then seeing your notes when you're showing the image. Very helpful.
Very much agree with you Nigel. On the image with the Basalt rocks there is so much texture in the rocks so the "active" water make a little messy/busy . A longer shutter speed would calm the image down to let you enjoy those amazing Basalt forms more. I find shutter speed can often make or break the image, and often get i wrong 😂😂. Come home and thing ohh no should have done it differently. Now days I try to do different shutter speeds of same subject to see what works best. And sometimes blend them to get rid of motion blur in foliage and such. Loved the video of such an amazing location!!
I very rarely have occasion to laugh out loud while watching a photography video but your joyful caper at 15:10 did the trick! 😊 There were so many highlights in the video but for me, the lighting at 13:50 was absolute magic (not to mention so amazing, unbelievable and oh my word, which you already have!) . Undoubtedly your best video yet. Five stars! Cheers from DownUnder.
I like taking seascapes and I found the subject on shutter speed interesting as I do tend to take long shutter speeds to get the effect I want. However, the next time I will try faster shutter speeds and try different compositions using waves as leading lines. Thanks Nigel.
The last photos that you took at the most northern point were stunning. You were so lucky to catch such wonderful conditions. I can't wait to see your Seascapes book.
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful place and beautiful pictures!!! A trip to Ireland is my number one place to visit on my bucket list!! Absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for taking us along!
Your excitement is palpable, Nigen - I Love it! "It doesn't get better than this! No, hang on... THIS!! Wait, hold my beer!!!" Glad you're feeling better now, mate. Spectacular light - brilliant images!
Wow! One of your best videos yet. Thanks for putting in so much effort to share the experience with us. The pictures are so awe inspiring they brought tears to my eyes.
So wonderful that you have managed to get over to Northern Ireland. It means a lot to see my homeland so beautifully captured. It’s well worth a revisit. You might like to add Binevenagh to your itinerary. Fabulous set of photos.
Welcome to Northern Ireland, you must return again soon! You got some good wave action and lovely photos. On my visits to the coast north and south this year all I had was an Atlantic millpond!
Really good video Nigel, useful comments about backlight (12.19) speed and focal length for waves. I was there at the beginning of September, flat calm and no rain!! You cracked it with the weather especially at Malin Head, I really like those images..
What incredible images you got on your trip, Nigel! I am sorry to didn't feel well toward the end and had to cut your trip short. Bummer! But those photos were well worth the cold and wind. I especially liked the backlit wave shots. Thank you for sharing.
Brilliant video. You can feel your excitement and exhilaration coming through the TV, the sweet spot when location and conditions are so good. Especially liked the last image before returning to the studio but overall a sublime collection of images. 😍
Thanks Nigel, wonderful insight to shutter speed with seascapes. Also, very entertaining too - love your incredible attention to detail, it’s so inspirational. Glad to see you are better too.
I’m sorry you felt ill, in part selfishly because I’d love to see more of this location. I tend to be partial to the shorter exposures as they convey more of the power and violence of the waves.
Fantastic pictures. When it comes to the composition of images with sea and land, it can be good with longer shutter speeds so the sea provides a soft calm zone. It can be nice with contrast detailed and calm zones in the image. Much like light needs contrasts.
What a magical location, Nigel. Your images are too. I’ve never been to the Giant’s Causeway, buts it’s certainly on my list. Thank you for sharing your insights.
Did you know that further west of the Malin Head headland about half a mile the Millennium Falcon was set up there for Star Wars The Force Awakens, they needed rain for the shoot but of course the whole time they were there, it didn't rain! That's Murphy's Law for you. Great photos of Malin Head. Well done.
Sorry to hear this trip was cut short with illness. You still managed to get some spectacular shots in. Luckily Ireland will still be there waiting for you to return Nigel. Stay safe 🇦🇺
What a great advertisement for photography in Ireland. Next time try the west coast (Mayo, Galway & Clare). Thanks for the inspiration, Nigel. Garrett (from Ireland).
Nigel, as someone from Northern Ireland, I loved this VLOG. How you picked out unique, compelling compositions and images from a place where thousands have been before you was amazing, a true credit. To be honest, there was also a really emotional side at 16:30 mins where you take about the 'disaster', I could see in your eyes that something was not good, then you said how you were ill on this trip and had to cut it short. To be honest, Nigel, one of the things that makes you so distinctive is your humanity: 'it doesn't get better than this' exuberance; talking abut what went wrong and your 'fails' and all in between. Many thanks for all that you give to the photographic community. Hopefully, I can join you on one of your workshops.
"It's cold and very windy". Hey, that's our summer you're talking about! 😂 If you get a chance to come over again make sure to stop at Ballintoy harbour and church, amazing spot.
This video was absolutely stunning, Nigel. I love that you took the extra time to walk through setups and settings used for certain shots. That will definitely help me with my own photography in the future.
video starts....first second jaw drops... only nigel can do that!!! what a spot!
Those pictures you have printed are so fantastic and adorable. The moment you have showed us the scenery at 14:08 I felt so happy for you. Congrats and thank you for sharing!
My arms hair just raised at 14:20. Man, what a view! I just felt like I was back the the Andes again, looking down at the bottom of the valley from almost 4km above. That feeling is outstanding, is inexplicably unsettling and powerful. Beautiful work, Nigel! ❤️ from Brazil
It is so good to see you get out and enjoy your time!!! I love your lessons but I couldn’t help but giggle to see your excitement!!!
The moment the sunset photo appeared at about 15:15 I had a lump in my throat! What an emotionally breathtaking scene!
There's one thing you touch on, but don't underline: timing when to be there relative to the tide. When the tide is coming up, you can have these waves, when it is receding, and around the peak, there is less agitation in the water, at least into the coast line's direction.
The light in the images from about 13:45 on was killer! So many beautiful shots in there.
I am usually annoyed by people overanalysing composition, and then getting into irrelevant details. But you are actually right, you're attention to details is very nice to see.
Stunning images Nigel. Your emotions came through in the pictures.
Hi Nigel, I never youtube comment (well until now!) but just wanted to say how much your enthusiasm and excitement for photography come across, and was especially noticable in this vid. It had inspired me to look far more positively at weather/light conditions as chances to take photos. Thanks for your efforts, and brilliant vids. Also thanks for introducing me to James Popys - i'm really enjoying his channel too.
Nice one Nigel, remember there's a lot more of Ireland to see, all along the wild altantic way, the Burren and closer to home for me the copper Coast....hope you enjoyed your time here and sorry to hear it was cut short because of illness. Come back soon!
Hi Nigel - I don't know if you'll ever see this but I wanted to say thank you. Your videos, although certainly helpful for photography, have a greater message. You've shown us how beautiful the world can be when you look at it through your eyes. I play these videos in the background even when I'm not paying attention to them, they have such a calming effect.
Nigel, wonderful presentation. I like the way you "tell it the way it is". I start taking pictures, about an hour before sunrise. I find dawn the best part of the day. I usually know where I am going the day before. I do study weather a lot. Humidity, wind speed, cloud cover. exact sunrise and dew point are very important. I usually can quickly change my destination by the look of the sky before sunrise. First above all, I check my phone. Next I have a spare battery for each of my cameras. In North Dakota the temps can get to 40 below F. Camera batteries don't last long in that cold. Going back to the same spot several times usually helps me. It takes me several visits to see what I missed the first visits. I constantly change angles. I do a lot of pictures into the sun. It is a challenge but worth it. Most important, I love mornings. I think you do too. I am excited every morning. I love stormy weather. I often tell people that I follow the sun. Again, thanks for the presentation.
Ohhhh wow how’s those last pictures 😍 nailed it!!
You made this beautiful intro with an immense cinematic look. Dynamic scenes with such depth. And then IMMEDIATELY after it cuts to you waddling up into frame telling us how you forgot your hat lol your videos are a blessing and I look forward to binging them every time I need a photography fix. Thank you for the work you put in (:
Fantastic! Memories of days like those stay with us forever...
Thanks for sharing.
woowww....jaw dropping landscape Nigel, i am really an awe with your choice of POI. Well done
I'm speechless. Amazing photos, great video editing and nice music...simply great!
Those last shots you took are probably one of the best photos I've ever seen.
wow what a photographers playground. sheer heaven. divine.
15:08 makes me happy, I know that feeling, so nice to see you living your dreams
Wow !!! simply immense conditions Nigel and some belter shots right there,,,,,Well done mate !!! Thanks again ! Bob.
The shots at min. 16 are incredible! Mind-blowing!
Nigel, great shots. I have to be honest as I'm not a fan of the trend(?) of smoothing out the water. Obviously it's very subjective and it is popular for a reason, but I love the power and beauty of water both at the seaside and inland rivers, streams and waterfalls. For me, smoothing it out takes the life out of it and I much prefer the images where you can see a glistening spec of light coming off a drop of water or a rock about to be smothered. I loved the images at 12:24 and 15:20 where you can see drama in the former, and the froth and light in the latter. It's all personal, and as always, your tips on composition and timing work for all tastes. I'll do 1/2 or faster and others will chose :30 or slower. The beauty of photography! Thank you.
Wonderful trip Nigel! Thanks for letting us tag along!
Epic images Nigel! Especially the last, its drama is superb! Great job man!!
I like these videos where you explain you are thought process from setting up through taking the shot and then seeing your notes when you're showing the image. Very helpful.
Wowh!
Again a beautiful video and great photo's!!👍
The one with the sunset & Devil's bridge at Malin Head absolutely nails it for me!🤩🤩
Nigel, this video made me so emotional and motivated…
You make amazing content and deserve all the praise for your work 🤟☺️
Very much agree with you Nigel. On the image with the Basalt rocks there is so much texture in the rocks so the "active" water make a little messy/busy . A longer shutter speed would calm the image down to let you enjoy those amazing Basalt forms more. I find shutter speed can often make or break the image, and often get i wrong 😂😂. Come home and thing ohh no should have done it differently. Now days I try to do different shutter speeds of same subject to see what works best. And sometimes blend them to get rid of motion blur in foliage and such. Loved the video of such an amazing location!!
This last photo is sooo stunning, acctually made me a bit teary, the world is so beautiful! I totally felt your joy, spectacular place and condition!
One of your best ever videos. Superb photography both stills and the video all through. Congratulations. Sorry you were taken ill.
Northern Ireland and it's Atlantic Coast is such a beautiful place, you captured some amazing images of it.
Nigel, I love your thought that its okay to shoot in a place where thousands of others have already photographed
Oh my! Bravo. What a beautiful place. Your photos are stunning. Thank you for that.
I very rarely have occasion to laugh out loud while watching a photography video but your joyful caper at 15:10 did the trick! 😊 There were so many highlights in the video but for me, the lighting at 13:50 was absolute magic (not to mention so amazing, unbelievable and oh my word, which you already have!) .
Undoubtedly your best video yet. Five stars!
Cheers from DownUnder.
Reminded me of a happy little leprechaun! 😁
Amazing photos. I'm jealous. What incredible scenery to work with. Spectacular.
I like taking seascapes and I found the subject on shutter speed interesting as I do tend to take long shutter speeds to get the effect I want. However, the next time I will try faster shutter speeds and try different compositions using waves as leading lines. Thanks Nigel.
The last photos that you took at the most northern point were stunning. You were so lucky to catch such wonderful conditions. I can't wait to see your Seascapes book.
Absolutely superb Nigel...you just keep getting better and better. 👌
Gorgeous work, Nigel! Thank you for sharing!
Fantastic shots! Amazing light. There’s something magical about water and waves. I loved the enthusiasm in your video. Thank you, Nigel.
I love how enthusiastic you were when you were taking photos. Giant's Causeway is indeed amazing.
Really appreciate the written information you provided with each photo. So helpful.
Fantastic light Nigel. Great images as usual. Well done.
Those shots at the head are GOLD!
That are some seriously gorgeous photographs from Malin head! What Light!
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful place and beautiful pictures!!! A trip to Ireland is my number one place to visit on my bucket list!! Absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for taking us along!
Wowwww I reallyyy like that sunset at 15:24!!! Looks soo good. I’d hang that up on my wall Amazing picture
Happy you're feeling better Nigel. Awesome shots and great content as usual!
Talk about being at the right place at the right time those shots are incredible!
Some stunning images of the waves there Nigel
Nigel those photos at the end were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
I love to see the reactions of a photographer when they are surrounded by shot opportunities, the excitement is so great
Your excitement is palpable, Nigen - I Love it! "It doesn't get better than this! No, hang on... THIS!! Wait, hold my beer!!!" Glad you're feeling better now, mate. Spectacular light - brilliant images!
Oh wow, what beautiful locations you have to shoot! You are truly blessed Nigel!
You got some incredible shots Nigel. Very dramatic with the perfect musical accompaniment, in my opinion.
Wow what a stunning location, the photo at 12:19 with those waves and the headland was absolutely beautiful!
....absolutely stunning pictures Nigel!
Wow! One of your best videos yet. Thanks for putting in so much effort to share the experience with us. The pictures are so awe inspiring they brought tears to my eyes.
So wonderful that you have managed to get over to Northern Ireland. It means a lot to see my homeland so beautifully captured. It’s well worth a revisit. You might like to add Binevenagh to your itinerary. Fabulous set of photos.
Welcome to Northern Ireland, you must return again soon! You got some good wave action and lovely photos. On my visits to the coast north and south this year all I had was an Atlantic millpond!
So beautiful.. You are one of the best landscape photographers ,4Real..
Really good video Nigel, useful comments about backlight (12.19) speed and focal length for waves. I was there at the beginning of September, flat calm and no rain!! You cracked it with the weather especially at Malin Head, I really like those images..
What incredible images you got on your trip, Nigel! I am sorry to didn't feel well toward the end and had to cut your trip short. Bummer! But those photos were well worth the cold and wind. I especially liked the backlit wave shots. Thank you for sharing.
Brilliant video. You can feel your excitement and exhilaration coming through the TV, the sweet spot when location and conditions are so good. Especially liked the last image before returning to the studio but overall a sublime collection of images. 😍
Thanks Nigel, wonderful insight to shutter speed with seascapes. Also, very entertaining too - love your incredible attention to detail, it’s so inspirational. Glad to see you are better too.
Great to see Ireland feature this week Nigel. Looking forward to more from here in the coming weeks.
Another great & inspirational video (as usual) Nigel! Sorry you had to cut the trip short. Hope you’re feeling properly better.
I’m sorry you felt ill, in part selfishly because I’d love to see more of this location. I tend to be partial to the shorter exposures as they convey more of the power and violence of the waves.
The seascapes near the end were absolutely epic. Honestly think they were some of your best work!
amazing video. I learned so much thank you. Swopping between fast and low ss gives such an impact. I recently tried this in South Africa
I can feel your excitement and these photos are epic! Hope you're feeling much better.
Brilliant .. Being from Ireland I really enjoyed your photos in Ireland and Norn Iron .
Fantastic pictures. When it comes to the composition of images with sea and land, it can be good with longer shutter speeds so the sea provides a soft calm zone. It can be nice with contrast detailed and calm zones in the image. Much like light needs contrasts.
Thanks Nigel. Greetings from Colombia. Great shots today.
Nigel the shots at the end of the video are GODLY!
What a magical location, Nigel. Your images are too. I’ve never been to the Giant’s Causeway, buts it’s certainly on my list. Thank you for sharing your insights.
Truly amazing views and photography! Really touching.
Wow - Incredible light! So many great shots in this one! I really must get to Ireland.
Great collection of shots this week and good tips re shutter speed.
These are absolutely stunning photographs!! Thank you for sharing the beauty as well as your process.
Fantastic shots at the headland! Thanks for the video
I confess I was not familiar with this geological wonder. I can see why it is so celebrated. What amazing geology! Thanks for posting.
Did you know that further west of the Malin Head headland about half a mile the Millennium Falcon was set up there for Star Wars The Force Awakens, they needed rain for the shoot but of course the whole time they were there, it didn't rain! That's Murphy's Law for you. Great photos of Malin Head. Well done.
Nigel - simply put: fantastic presentation, information and advice. Please keep executing like this…very useful and informative.
Beautiful shots.. be careful of the waves! Come back to Ireland soon , you need to do the West Cork and Kerry!
Some beautiful shots , magnificent ..take care of yourself
Beautiful images in N Ireland Nigel. Great video.
Watching your videos we can’t help but feel your enthusiasm, as the light becomes enchanting.
Awesome stuff my friend 👍 !!
the effort put into this one didnt go unnoticed, great job!
Sorry to hear this trip was cut short with illness.
You still managed to get some spectacular shots in.
Luckily Ireland will still be there waiting for you to return Nigel.
Stay safe 🇦🇺
What a great advertisement for photography in Ireland. Next time try the west coast (Mayo, Galway & Clare). Thanks for the inspiration, Nigel. Garrett (from Ireland).
Stunning images Nigel. Great video as always.
Love your films Nigel... basic passion + knowledge = beautiful end imagery!
Wow, what can one say. Spectacular awe inspiring video and photos, Nigel. What would Sunday mornings be without Mr Danson. 🤗
That was spectacular! Lots of jaw dropping shots!
Thank you Nigel! You’re awesome!